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Interest in politics in the United Kingdom (UK) February 2015, by age
Interest in politics in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2015, by age
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Jun 13, 2015
This statistic shows interest in politics in the United Kingdom, by age, as of February 2015. During the survey, 48 percent of 18 to 24 year old respondents reported being either "extremely" or "very interested" in politics.
Interest in politics in the United Kingdom (UK) as of February 2015, by age
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jun 13, 2015
This statistic shows interest in politics in the United Kingdom, by age, as of February 2015. During the survey, 48 percent of 18 to 24 year old respondents reported being either "extremely" or "very interested" in politics.
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- June 2015
- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January and February 2015
- Number of respondents
- 2,189 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- news consumers
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
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The source provided the following information regarding the data: "The results will under-represent the consumption habits of people who are not online (typically older, less affluent, and with limited formal education)."
The survey question was: "How interested would you say you are in politics?" Showing net of extremely and very interested.
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- Region
- United Kingdom
- Survey time period
- January and February 2015
- Number of respondents
- 2,189 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Special properties
- news consumers
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
-
The source provided the following information regarding the data: "The results will under-represent the consumption habits of people who are not online (typically older, less affluent, and with limited formal education)."
The survey question was: "How interested would you say you are in politics?" Showing net of extremely and very interested.
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